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The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the curing efficiency of three different polymerization methods through ceramic restorations by determination of the depth of cure and the universal hardness of a composite resin luting material. Therefore, 36 ceramic specimens [Empress 2 (Ivoclar), color 300, diameter 4 mm, height 2 mm] were prepared and inserted in steel molds (diameter 4 mm, height 6 mm) using a composite resin luting material [Variolink II (Vivadent)] with and without catalyst. The polymerization through six specimens of each group was done conventionally (40 s), by softstart polymerization (40 s), or by plasma arc curing (10 s). Depth of cure under the ceramic specimens was assessed according to ISO 4049. Additionally, universal hardness was determined at 0.5 and 1.0 mm from the ceramic using a universal testing machine (Zwick 14040). Curing without a catalyst, using conventional and softstart polymerization, resulted in greater hardness in both layers, compared to plasma arc curing. The use of a catalyst always produced a greater hardness and depth of cure with all polymerization methods. Depth of cure was always greater using conventional polymerization and softstart polymerization, compared to plasma arc curing. The curing efficiency of plasma arc curing through ceramic was lower compared to conventional and softstart-polymerization.
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Jung, H., Friedl, KH., Hiller, KA. et al. Curing efficiency of different polymerization methods through ceramic restorations. Clin Oral Invest 5, 156–161 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s007840100118
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s007840100118